Policies Detail

Classroom 279

General Purpose: Bierce Library Classroom 279 is designed specifically for the purposes of providing space for University course instruction and for librarians to conduct individual instructional sessions in information skills and library use. The Library, when it can, makes every effort to accommodate special needs of University faculty, administrators, and campus groups, and occasionally for outside groups (see Special Conditions).

Description of Room and Equipment: The Library classroom is located on the second floor of Bierce Library in room 279. It consists of 30 thin clients with NO hard or floppy drives. Available for instructor use is a Dell Optiplex GX270 desktop computer, a VCR/DVD and a video projection unit. Instructors must have a UAnet ID to log into to the instructor's workstation. To obtain a UAnet ID or for help resolving UAnet ID problems, please go to the Technology Learning Support Center located on the ground floor of Bierce Library in room 69.

If you need software installed on the instructor's workstation, please contact Susan Ashby at 330-972-7240 or direnzo@uakron.edu. If you need software installed on the thin-client terminals, please contact Peter Marks at 330-972-7860 or pmarks@uakron.edu. Please allow 3-4 working days for software installation.

Capacity: 30 thin-client terminals / 39 desks. Can seat approximately 50 people.

Hours of Availability: With proper technical support for equipment and software, the room is available Monday through Friday from 7a.m-10 p.m.; Saturdays from 9a.m.-8p.m.; and Sundays from 1p.m. to midnight. Extended hours and University scheduling for finals, holidays, etc will affect the availability of the room and the support for its use.

Access: Entrance for non-library personnel is through the Library Circulation Department. Staff controls key access.

User Logon Information: A valid UAnet ID is required to log into to the thin-clients. UA Students, faculty, and staff may obtain a UAnet ID or resolve UAnet ID problems by visiting the Technology Learning Support Center located on the ground floor of Bierce Library in room 69.

Saving Files: While logged into the thin-clients, saved files are automatically mapped to your ZipSpace.

Scheduling: Notify Reneé Wilson, UL Dean's Office, at 330-972-7224 or e-mail rmw1@uakron.edu.edu to schedule or cancel room reservations.

Special Conditions: Priority for use of Classroom 279 is given to library causes and personnel. In case of conflicts, others may be asked to be reassigned to alternative space or to reschedule. Classroom 279 will never be available for regularly scheduled classes. Regularly scheduled classes can submit requests to use the wireless classroom located in CAS 103A by contacting Holly Mothes, Mgr. Technology Learning Support Services at 330-972-7690 or hm1@uakron.edu. If food is provided, arrangements must be made for delivery and clean up in a timely manner. Violations will result in denial of further use of the room.

Guest User Information: A guest username and password for the thin-clients may be issued under certain circumstances (i.e. when instruction or training is scheduled for non-UA affiliated participants). To request a guest username and password for a scheduled session or event, send a message to library-systems@uakron.edu. Requests must include the following information: 1) date and description of event; 2) reason for request; 3) name and phone number of person submitting the request of event. In order to allow for adequate processing time, requests for a guest username and password must be submitted at least 3 business days before the session or event.

Technical Support:

For problems with the VCR/DVD and Video projection unit contact Classroom Services (330) 972-6878.

For problems with the Instructor's computer contact Reneé Wilson (Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM) Bierce Laptop Repair at (330) 972-2407 (after 4:00 PM and weekends only).

For problems with the thin clients (hardware, software and shaggy server problems) contact Peter Marks (330) 972-7860 (Mon-Fri 7:30AM - 4:00 PM) Bierce Laptop Repair at (330) 972-2407 (after 4:00 PM and weekends only)

For UAnet ID questions and problems contact the Computer Help Desk at (330) 972-6888.